⚠️ How to prevent ransomware attacks

The best way to prevent ransomware is also the best way to prevent any malware infection – to implement security best practices. Of course, if best practices were easy, no ransomware attacks would occur. Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Sponsored By: Cybersecurity Insider is brought to you by eSecurity Planet and TechRepublic.   TODAY'S TOP STORY   [How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks]( The most resilient organizations must not only prevent ransomware attacks by implementing security to prevent infections from occurring, but also use strategies to limit the damage of successful attacks, alert teams promptly of potential infections, and effectively react to attacks. [Read More](   TRENDING NOW   [Patch Tuesday Fixes Actively Exploited MOTW Vulnerability]( Patch Tuesday fixes actively exploited MOTW vulnerability]( Microsoft’s December 2022 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for over four dozen vulnerabilities, six of them critical – including a zero-day flaw in the SmartScreen security tool, CVE-2022-44698, that’s being actively exploited. [Read More](   [Open source code for commercial software applications is ubiquitous, but so is the risk]( [Open source code for commercial software applications is ubiquitous, but so is the risk]( As the SolarWinds and Log4j hacks show, vulnerabilities in open source software used in application development can open doors for attackers with vast consequences. A new study looks at the open source community’s efforts to “credit-rate” the risk. [Read More]( [Jamf: Rethinking Endpoint Security for Modern Work](   TECHREPUBLIC SHOP   [IT physical security policy]( This policy will help your organization safeguard its hardware, software and data from exposure to persons (internal or external) who could intentionally or inadvertently harm your business and/or damage physical assets. [Visit TechRepublic Premium](   [Ivacy VPN: Lifetime Subscription]( Ivacy VPN allows you to browse with ease and without the stress of worrying about a cyber attack. [Visit TechRepublic Academy](   WHAT'S NEW ACROSS OUR TECH UNIVERSE   Datamation   [Microsoft Rolling Out Supply Chain Platform]( The Microsoft Supply Chain Platform is designed to help organizations maximize their supply chain data estate investment via a combination of Microsoft artificial intelligence (AI), collaboration, low code, security, and SaaS applications within one overarching platform, according to the company last month. Enterprise Storage Forum   [NetApp Develops Software to Unify Hybrid Multicloud Management]( NetApp is rolling out software designed to deliver a simpler hybrid multicloud experience for companies. Enterprise Networking Planet   [8 Firewall Best Practices]( A well-implemented firewall provides a competent line of defense against cyber threats and other internal and external issues facing enterprise networks today. ServerWatch   [Best SQL Injection (SQLi) Detection Tools]( SQL injections are an insidious form of attack that can access sensitive or private data. They are often used as an effective technique within the hacking tool bag eSecurityPlanet   [Complete Guide to the Types of DDoS Attacks]( Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks occur when attackers use a large number of devices to attempt to overwhelm a resource and deny access to that resource for legitimate use.   BROUGHT TO YOU BY   [eSecurity Planet]( [TechRepublic](   CONNECT WITH TECHREPUBLIC   We're on TikTok and Instagram now! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [TikTok]( [YouTube]( Visit the [Subscription Center]( to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. [Unsubscribe]( | [FAQ]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( © 2022 TechnologyAdvice, LLC. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. This is a marketing email from TechnologyAdvice, 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211, USA. Please do not reply to this message. To contact us, please click [here](. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](.